During the physical examination, the client tells the nurse that he ha

During the physical examination, the client tells the nurse that he has been told he has myopia. The nurse expects to find that the client:

1. Is nearsighted
2. Has decreased peripheral vision
3. Has diminished night vision
4. Experiences more glare, flashes, and floaters

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Myopia is nearsightedness. Peripheral vision is not reduced with myopia. The client with myopia is able to see close objects, but not distant objects. Peripheral vision may be decreased in open-angle glaucoma. Diminished night vision may occur with cataracts, not myopia. Problems with glare, flashes, and floaters may indicate eye disease and the client should be referred to a physician.